LTE  |  2019-02-28

ESChat Launches Nationwide Bundled Walkie-Talkie Service

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

ESChat today announced “ESChat Now,” a nationwide Walkie-Talkie service for U.S. based business customers.

“ESChat Now” includes bundled ESChat service and cellular data sufficient for 28 hours of Push-to-Talk time per month. “ESChat Now” is being offered for $29 per month on the Telo TE390 Walkie-Talkie device. “ESChat Now” customers can purchase the TE390 directly from ESChat for $228. Customers who sign a two-year service contract receive the TE390 for free.

ESChat is the leading provider of Broadband Push-to-Talk service, and “Now” is a natural extension of its PTT business. Used by hospitality, transportation and public safety professionals, ESChat boasts service availability over 99.999% for the past six consecutive years.

“ESChat Now” is fully compatible with all other ESChat clients, including iOS, Android and Windows PC. “ESChat Now” can also be integrated with LMR radios and dispatch console systems using ESChat’s standard integration products.

The Telo TE390 Walkie-Talkie is a compact device with accessory options that include a belt clip and remote speaker/microphone. The TE390 has a bright two-line OLED display and uses ESChat’s voice annunciation for heads-up operation. ESChat outbound calling features are limited to Group Calls, but TE390 users can receive private PTT calls.